Egis provides design and construction supervision for new engineered sanitary landfill in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
March 12th, 2025
Contributed by Egis Phnom Penh, Cambodia has experienced significant demographic and economic development in recent years, with a rapid rise in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation – the city now produces 3,600 tonnes of MSW per day. At the same time, the existing dumpsite at Dangkor near Phnom Penh is close to saturation, prompting the […]
2027 date floated for commissioning new reservoir in Sechelt, B.C.
January 31st, 2025
Contributed by Coast Reporter By Connie Jordison The Lower Crown Reservoir, to be built in a mined out section of the Heidelberg Material’s Sechelt mine in Sechelt, British Columbia, will include a geomembrane liner underlain by a non-woven geotextile to protect the quality of the stored water. shíshálh Nation will build the first of two […]
Geomembranes as an effective environmental compliance solution in rail yards
January 11th, 2024
On the evening of February 3, 2023, a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The tanker cars, carrying several types of chemicals, ruptured and caught fire. The aftermath unfolded in the news for days, weeks, and months. The event impacted the population of the small community most directly, but also created an environmental investigation for […]
Singhal Industries Private Limited rolls out versatile geomembrane for landfill sites
March 27th, 2023
Singhal Industries Private Limited has launched an innovative geomembrane that is developed especially for landfill sites. With this state-of-the-art innovation, customers can now be assured of a more reliable and effective solution for waste disposal needs. This geomembrane offers a range of benefits for garbage disposal needs. It is lightweight, durable, cost-effective, and easy to […]
Toowoomba landfill undergoing $5.3 million vertical expansion with piggy-back geomembrane liner
October 6th, 2022
The Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is undertaking a $5.3 million project to extend the life of the Toowoomba Waste Management Centre landfill in Toowoomba, Queensland. Specialist Brisbane firm DECC Environmental has started work on the project with support from Toowoomba civil engineering firm Harrison Infrastructure Group. TRC Water and Waste Committee portfolio leader Cr Nancy […]